[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines what electromagnetism is and its uses, and the right hand rule.

This article helps explain the concept of electromagnetism as well as magnetic fields and the properties of the speed of light.

This lesson will show how a particle can travel in a wave form, by following perpendicular electric and magnetic fields. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Electromagnetic Waves."

This site from The Florida State University provides an informational page on electromagnetic radiation discusses the characteristics and properties of its many forms including X-rays, gamma rays, ultraviolet radiation, infrared...

Explains electromagnetism, the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet, uses of electromagnetism, and steps for making a simple electromagnet.

This site from the HyperJeff Network provides a timelined history of scientific thought and discoveries about classic electromagnetism. Includes links to the biographies of famous people and discoverers; the time period covered ranges...

Briefly explains the different types of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Student teams investigate the properties of electromagnets. They create their own small electromagnet and experiment with ways to change its strength to pick up more paper clips. Students learn about ways that engineers use...

This site explores what electromagnetic fields are, how they are caused, and their link (or lack thereof) to cancer.

This site provides links to a variety of government-sponsored overviews and articles on electromagnetic fields and their associated health risks.

In this instructional activity, students will investigate what they can do to produce a stronger electromagnet. Students will use the scientific thinking process to conduct investigations and build explanations. They will present their...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In order to understand electromagnetic induction, students are introduced to magnetic flux, to Faraday's Law of Induction, and to Lenz's Law. Includes a simulation...

Here is a 1-5 day unit on electromagnetic radiation that features a teacher guide and student activities with extensions.

This lesson helps students to understand the difference between magenets and electromagnets. They will also create an electromagnet.

Kids learn about electromagnetism and electric motors in the science of electricity and physics including the right-hand rule, generation, and induction.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this Flipchart, students are introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum. Students will learn the names of the types of waves, and the order in which they are arranged. Additionally, students will...

Kids learn about the types of electromagnetic waves in the science of physics including microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, radio, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Electromagnetic radiation waves are found all around us. Young researchers will discover more about these energy waves with these highlights.

Utilize this wiki-type page created by students and faculty members to gain a higher understanding of the electromagnetic waves. Study the equations to comprehend how different variables can affect characteristics of wavelengths.

Explains what each of the four fundamental forces is and their interactions with the physical world. The four types are the strong force, the weak force, the electromagnetic force, and the gravitational force.

Has anyone ever told you that you have a magnetic personality? Have you ever heard that opposites attract? These common phrases are both based on the properties of magnets and magnetic electricity. In this science fair project, learn how...

Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet. Discover how to use a battery and wire to make a magnet.

Students visit the websites of various world-renowned telescopes, view images of the universe, read how the images are made, and determine reasons for the different locations, different wavelengths of light detected, and general design...

Students learn the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields. Specifically, they verify that a magnetic field is created in a current carrying coil of wire and a changing magnetic field can induce a current in another coil of...